Austin 6cwt
The 'crinkly-grille' Austin-badged twin to the Morris Minor van.
- Power
- 48 bhp
- Top speed
- 73 mph
- Est. value
- $12k–$28k
About the Austin 6cwt
Introduced in 1968 to provide Austin dealers with a small commercial vehicle following the end of A35 production, the Austin 6cwt was a badge-engineered version of the Morris Minor van. It is distinguished from its Morris sibling by a unique fluted 'crinkly' grille insert and Austin badging, though it shared the same 1098cc A-Series engine and separate chassis construction. Unlike the Minor saloon's monocoque, the van utilized a separate chassis with telescopic rear dampers and stiffer leaf springs to handle its 6cwt (300kg) payload. Today, these Austin-badged variants are significantly rarer than the Morris versions, making them highly prized by British commercial vehicle collectors.
Austin 6cwt specs
The Austin 6cwt produces 48 bhp (36 kW) and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 73 mph (117 km/h).
| Make | Austin |
|---|---|
| Model | 6cwt |
| Trim | Van |
| Years | 1968–1973 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Van |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.1-litre A-Series inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,098 cc (1.1 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 48 bhp (36 kW) at 5,100 rpm |
| Torque | 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) |
| Top speed | 73 mph (117 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 850 kg (1,874 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 56 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is an Austin 6cwt worth?
A typical Austin 6cwt is estimated to be worth $12,000 – $28,000 (about £8,900 – £21,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Austin 6cwt rarity in CarSpot
The Austin 6cwt is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 25 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Austin 6cwt fun facts
- The Austin version was only introduced in 1968, 15 years after the Morris Minor van first entered production.
- The '6cwt' name refers to the vehicle's payload capacity, which is approximately 300 kilograms.
- While the Morris Minor was the first British car to sell over a million units, the Austin-badged commercial versions are far less common, with only a few hundred surviving in the UK.